Is it ok to drink alcohol when I'm sick?

I know that I need to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate when sick, but will it hurt me to have a few glasses of wine?

I don’t want to prolong this illness any further, but I have been craving a drink or two.

Are there certain types of alcohol that are any “better” than others to drink when you are feeling sick? I know a lot of this lies in myths/old wives tales, but I thought I’d ask.

Just FYI I have a sinus infection/chest cold, going on for a week now.